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The Reckoning
THE RECKONING. Pan German: Monstrous, I call it. Why, its fully a quarter of what WE would have made THEM pay if WE D won. Supposed German reaction to war reparations after the First World War. Date: 23rd April 1919
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Anger Call Consternation Fully Monstrous Outrage Quarter Reaction Reparations Satire Satirical 1919 Made Reckoning
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Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
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The Reckoning
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is a powerful and satirical cartoon print from the aftermath of the First World War, depicting the bitter reaction of a group of German men to the proposed war reparations payments demanded by the victorious Allied Powers. The image, published on April 23, 1919, conveys the outrage, consternation, and anger felt by many Germans at the perceived injustice of the reparations, which they saw as an excessive and monstrous demand. The cartoon shows a towering figure labeled "The Reckoning" looming over a group of disheveled and despairing German men, each holding a small scale and weighing various items against a large sack labeled "War Debts." The figure of "The Reckoning" is depicted as a grotesque, hulking beast, with a menacing expression and a long, gnarled tongue reaching out to snatch away the scales and weighing instruments of the German men. The scene is filled with a sense of impending doom, as the Germans are shown helpless in the face of this monstrous figure. The cartoon is a poignant reminder of the deep-seated resentment and bitterness that followed the end of the First World War, and the profound impact that the war reparations had on the German psyche. It is a testament to the enduring power of satire as a means of expressing political and social commentary, and a reminder of the complex and often contentious history of international relations in the aftermath of a major conflict.
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